Date de Décès: 2008-08-21
Date de Parution: 2008-08-23
Source: The Chatham Daily News, ON
RAES, Edith Louise (Bond) - Passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus on Thursday August 21, 2008. Edith was born in Blenheim 86 years ago to her parents Fern (Embury) and Delbert Bond. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years George Raes of Blenheim. Edith was well loved by her children Barb Knight of Hamilton, Sharron Stoehr and her husband Byron of Toronto, Min Falkins and her husband Dave of Guelph, Diane Geurkink and her husband Jack of Thorndale, Ron Raes of Charing Cross and Randy Raes and his wife Debbie of Chatham. Edith is predeceased by her son Rob (Ron's twin brother) back in 1996. Missing their grandmother are Ryan, Rena, Vanessa, Ashley, Tyler, Mathew and Brandon. Edith was also fortunate enough too see the birth of three great grandchildren. Edith is from a large family and is survived by her sisters Edna, Aileen, Betty, Ruth and Helen and by brothers Earl, Lorne and Murray. She is predeceased by her sister Doreen and her brother Ivan. In keeping with her family's wishes, a private service will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Monday August 25, 2008. Friends wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Edith are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Association or your own charity of choice. Donations by Visa, MasterCard, Cash or cheque may be made by contacting the funeral home. Online condolences and donations may be left at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com. BLENHEIM COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME 60 Stanley Street Blenheim, Ontario 519-676-9200 11213614